Stamp collecting — often called philately — is one of the most rewarding and timeless hobbies you can undertake. It allows you to journey through history, geography, art and culture, all within the ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. The Royal Philatelic Society London has a collection of stamps that would make any collector go weak at the tweezers.

Counterfeiting was widespread in the Victorian Era. Examples from this period could contain known design flaws, such as a missing line from a scroll. Today, beware of repairs. Colour touchups and ...

New Zealand's diverse history through postal items is a passion of leading Tauranga collector Brian Ducker. Photo/John Borren The internet has emerged as the ironic lifesaver for the hobby of kings - ...

Introduction -- How to use the book -- Getting started -- Categories of collecting -- Using a catalog -- Acquiring an album -- Supplies you will need -- Watermarking -- Perforations -- Locating hard ...